Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On October 28, 2024, at approximately 8:30pm, Dauphin RCMP detachment conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with five occupants on Main Street in Dauphin.
As the officer approached the vehicle, the driver indicated that they did not have their license with them. The driver, a 33-year old female from Crane River was also found to be in violation of curfew, and a 29-year-old male passenger, was deemed to have an outstanding warrant.
After a search of the passenger, drug paraphernalia was located.
A subsequent search of the vehicle was completed, and officers found 44 grams of crack cocaine, and Canadian currency inside.
The following individuals were arrested and charged:
Ariel Anderson, 24, of Norway House, MB
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Failure to comply with a release order
- Warrant of arrest out of Ottawa, Ontario
Breann Breland, 33, of Crane River, MB
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Failure to comply with a release order
Marsha McDonald, 39, of Ochre River, MB
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime
Karen Spence, 59, of Ochre River, MB
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime
Owen Spence, 29, of Ochre River, MB
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Warrant of arrest out of Winnipeg, MB
Marsha McDonald and Karen Spence were later released from custody on a Release Order.
Ariel Anderson, Breann Breland, and Owen Spence were remanded into custody with a court appearance at a future date.
Dauphin RCMP continue to investigate.